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Friday, March 30, 2012

One of the keywords in job hunting is “confidence.” It sounds so simple but it is a stumbling block for many job seekers. Confidence can be defined as the ability to describe yourself, your skills and your experience with self-assurance, knowing you are the right person for the job.

Your resume and cover letter should exude confidence making the reader want to interview you. Use an active voice in your writing, never a passive voice. Every statement should be positive and confident.

At the interview, be prepared. Walk into the room with the confidence you are the person for the job. Know your skills and experience, ready to explain and expound on them in detail. Turn every negative into a positive.

Smile. This has a positive effect on all forms of your communications. Smile when you are writing and it will be reflected on the paper. Smile when you are talking on the telephone the listener will hear your smile in your voice. Smile when talking face to face with the hiring manager and he will hear the confidence in your voice and see confidence in your body language.

The job search process is one of those rare times when it is okay to brag about you. Have fun with it and enjoy getting your dream job.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Wow! What a Sale! FREE!!!!Today March 6, 2012, through Saturday, March 10 I am giving away FREE copies of my book “Problem Solving – Dealing with Employee Issues”. To download your FREE copy go to Amazon.com or click on the button below.

After you have read the book, if you are so inclined, go back to book page on Amazon.com and write a short review. This will be greatly appreciated. But, no matter what get your FREE copy today.

About Me

I grew up in Eastern North Carolina in the small rural town of Aurora. My early years were spent working on my grandparents' tobacco farm and exploring my world of family, friends and school.
After marrying my high school sweetheart in 1972, I moved to Lakeland, Florida where I spent my adult years raising a beautiful family and working in the citrus industry with over 39 years of manufacturing management experience, selling realestate and being a writer wannabe, all at the same time. In my spare time I attended and graduated from Florida Southern College while working full time and starting a family.
I am still married to my high school sweetheart and have 3 beautiful children and two wonderful grandchildren. Life is not always easy but in the scheme of things it is fun and gets better everyday.
Come join me on this great adventure, remembering the past and building the future.